The Talent Show Chapter 9: And The Winner Is, a veronica mars fanfic

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A/N: This is the last installment to this story. I would like to thank everyone who has read this fic and have followed it since the beginning. To those of you who reviewed. You were the ones that inspired me to continue. There are a couple of songs in this fic that I highly recommend you play while reading this chapter. I made an A/N to where you should start playing it. I might sound like a broken record. Sorry. All grammatical errors are mind, no beta. I believe this is filled with plenty of fluff, LoVe and MaDi. I hope not to disappoint.

This chapter is dedicated to all of you! Thank you! You ROCK! Enjoy!

Chapter 9: And The Winner is…

Veronica walked through the parking lot hastily. She heard Weevil's voice through the door; his tone was desperate and filled with frustration. "Hurry V, down here before, they see us." She stepped into the office and looked around, "Down here!" She went around the desk to where his voice came from.

All of a sudden the door was quickly shut and locked. "Frak!" She rushed to it and tried to open it. Weevil's voice was heard again, "You are a stubborn little one! This is for your own good. You'll thank me later."

Veronica was pissed, she rushed back to the desk, that's were she spotted it. Underneath the desk was a small tape recorder. She rewind-ed the cassette and listened to it again. Now, she was furious!

Outside the Dean's office stood Weevil locking the door while Dick placed a chair under the door knob. Dick raised his palm for a high-five, "Great job, dude!"

Weevil met Dick's hand with his and responded, "Now, on to plan B! Let's go." And with that both walked out of there in opposite directions.

Veronica was once again on the other side of the door yelling, "Weevil let me out this instance!" She huffed in frustration. "Open it now! You are so dead!"

Logan walked into the building trying to find Veronica when he heard her voice from down the hall, "Get me out of here!"

He rushed to the door, threw the chair aside, and began juggling with the knob, "Veronica, move aside!" He yelled through gritted teeth. His Veronica was locked inside the office. She might be in real danger.

Veronica did what she was told and moved as far away from the door as possible.

Logan then walked to the other side of the hall and ran as fast as he could in that small pace; hitting the door with his shoulder. Trying to break it open, a sharp pain cursed through his body. He needed to try something different. This time when he ran he kicked the door instead causing it to break in half.

He was holding on to his left shoulder, "Ronnie, are you okay?"

She ran to his arms, "Yeah, I'm fine. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I just hit my shoulder a bit."

"Let me take a look."

"I'm fine. How is it that trouble always seems to find you? "

"My hero." Veronica smiled up at him, "Me, trouble? I'll explain later. We need to get back to the show. Weevil is so dead!"

Because of some technical glitches after Parkers performance Priscilla called for one more intermission and apologized to the audience promising that there be a great show.

"Thanks again, for being such a wonderful and patient audience. Up next we have Piz and his rockin' band." Priscilla announced.

Piz walked to the mic, "I would like to dedicate this next song to a terrific girl. Veronica, I hope you enjoy this because I wrote it for you." He said while trying to look for her in the audience but had no luck finding her; her chair was empty.

Veronica and Logan walked back to the Talent Show in silence; tension present, frustration radiating, and longing for one another visible. Neither knowing how to tell each other what they really feel.

When they finally reached their seats Mac was making her way up on stage.

Mac took a deep breath, "This is a beautifully written poem by Elizabeth Bishop that describes exactly what it's like to lose someone you really care about:

One Art

The art of losing isn't hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.

Lose something every day. Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

Then practice losing farther, losing faster:
places, and names, and where it was you meant
to travel. None of these will bring disaster.

I lost my mother's watch. And look! my last, or
next-to-last, of three loved houses went.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

I lost two cities, lovely ones. And, vaster,
some realms I owned, two rivers, a continent.
I miss them, but it wasn't a disaster.

---Even losing you (the joking voice, a gesture
I love) I shan't have lied. It's evident
the art of losing's not too hard to master
though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster."

People were teary eyed, but were clapping as hard as they could none the less.

Priscilla walked back on stage, "Now, we have the dancin' grooves of the one and only Wallace!"

Wallace walked on stage like if he owned it. He began dancing and grooving to the beat of various artists such as: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, and many others. He was gliding, popping, break dancing, moon and c walking, all over the stage. Everyone in the crowd were on their feet dancing a long with him; yelling, screaming, and whistling.

"I'll be right back; I need to use the restroom." He whispered into her ear and Veronica simply nodded. She was really excited for her BFF. He was really good.

After Wallace had finished his performance, the lights on stage automatically turned off, a tall figure walked out.

"I've been trying to find a way…" Veronica's breath caught in her throat. "To tell you how much I love you, but I wouldn't be doing it justice. This is one of your favorite poems and it describes exactly what I feel about you.

I Carry Your Heart With Me By E.E. Cummings

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

I love you, Veronica and always will."

Veronica had tears cascading down her cheeks, Logan had truly gone above and beyond, and she had to do the same.

The girls in the audience were also crying. That was one of the most romantic things they had ever seen.

Priscilla came on stage, "Will every one put their hands together for the beautiful vocals of Miss Veronica Mars!"

Veronica composed herself, she walked on stage, and began, "I finally realized you were right. They don't write songs about the ones that come easy… this for you. ("Sway" By The Persihers- A/N: Play song, now.)

Everyone in the crowd was on their feet with either a lighter or their cell phones in their hands swaying from side to side to the sound of her voice.

♪I talk to you as to a friend
I hope that's what you've come to be
It feels as though we've made amends
Like we found a way eventually
It was you who picked the pieces up
When I was a broken soul
And then glued me back together
Returned to me what others stole

I don't wanna hurt you
I don't wanna make you sway
Like I know I've done before
I will not do it anymore
I've always been a dreamer
I've had my head among the clouds
Now that I'm coming down
Won't you be my solid ground?

I look at you and see a friend
I hope that's what you wanna be
Are we back now where it all began
Have you finally forgiven me?

You gathered my dreams in
When they all blew away
And then tricked them back into me
You saved me I was almost dead♪

"I'm sorry. I love you, Logan. I know I don't say it, but I do. I love you!"

Logan couldn't believe it. Veronica had finally said she loved him. Not only that but she had done it in front of the whole student body. He jumped on stage and kissed her hungrily. Veronica quickly responded by wrapping her hands around his neck pulling him closer while he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Everyone in the crowd was clapping and cheering them on. The curtains were pulled down hiding them away from the public, but that didn't stop them from continuing.

Weevil coughed, "It's about damn time!" The need for air became evident because they pulled away. Veronica glared at her friend for interrupting and punched him in the arm for locking her in the office. "If you folks don't mind, go take a seat. There is still one last performance."

Logan began walking towards the steps holding Veronica's hand so she would follow him. Veronica got on her tip toes and kissed Weevil on the cheek and whispered, "Thank you." Before allowing Logan to guide her to their seats.

Weevil walked on stage, "Folks, I know your pamphlet says that was the last performance of the night but there in one more followed by a big treat." He looked for the shaggy blonde head and nodded. "I need one volunteer before we begin." Weevil pretended to look around until he found his victim.

"Mac, would you please join me up here." Mac didn't look too pleased but complied.

There on stage was a chair right in the middle of it. "Please, have a seat and enjoy."

(A/N: For this next part, I want you to pretend that our next performer sounds just like Chris Daughtry. The song is "What About Now." I highly recommend you play it as you read this. Trust me. )

Music began playing very softly. Mac bit her lip trying to figure out who was about to perform.

♪Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading,
From all the things that we are
But are not saying.
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?

(The crowd again was on their feet with lighters and cell phones in their hands.)

Change the colors of the sky.
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive,
The ways I loved you.
For all the things that never died,
To make it through the night,
Love will find you.

(Mac's began to get watery.)

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?

(His was filled with raw emotions.)

The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day.
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace.
Shadows fade into the light.
I am by your side,
Where love will find you.

(She began to sob very quietly.)

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love, it never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?

(His voice was so pleading and remorseful.)

Now that we're here,
Now that we've come this far,
Just hold on.
There is nothing to fear,
For I am right beside you.
For all my life,
I am yours.
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

(His voice became softer, filled with hope.)

"I know I have been…" (Mac's breath caught in her throat. She recognized that voice; how could she forget.) "…a complete and utter jackass. That I don't deserve one single chance or even the right to ask for one but- All I have thought about since that night in your dorm- I've been trying to find a way to beg for your forgiveness…" Dick got on his knees.

He was about to speak again, but was stopped when a hand covered his mouth. He looked up to find Mac standing right in front of him with tears in her eyes. He didn't realized he had tears of his own until Mac wiped some away very gently with her thumb.

He let her help him get up. Looking intently into her eyes he said, "I love you."

Before another word was spoken, Mac crashed her lips against his; their kiss was sweet but demanding. Mac was the first one to pull away, on her tip toes, with their foreheads touching, "I love you, too."

Dick picked her up and twirled her around because that was the best news he'd ever heard.

"Dick, put me down! Let me go!"

"Never." And he kissed her once more before she could reply.

"Alright, love birds. Take a seat. The judges have made their decision… drum roll please. The winner of the 1st class all expenses paid trip to Greece is none other than the dancing machine… Wallace Fennel!" Priscilla called out.

Everyone in the audience stood up and began whistling and hollering.

Wallace mooned walked his way on stage to the mic, "Thank you!" He was still very shocked and speechless.

Priscilla approached the mic once more, "I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful donations, the performers for a job well done, the judges, and stage crew. We have raised over $25,000 dollars for the 'How to Save a Life' Foundation. Give yourselves a round of applause."

Weevil walked on stage and took the mic away from Priscilla, "Everyone have a seat. We still have one last surprise! Please, put your hands together for the one and only beautiful Alicia Keys!"

"I would like to dedicate this song to two couples who I watched from back stage and all I saw between them was love. Logan and Veronica, Mac and Dick, hold on to one another because love like that is hard to find. You guys are privileged to have found it because others never do. This song depicts your relationship down to a core. Enjoy!"

(A/N: Play this song and think about those two couples while you listen to it. "No One" By Alicia Keys.)

♪I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better

(Dick and Logan both looked down at the girl they held in their arms and smiled. It could only get better.)

You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright

(Mac knew they were complete opposites, but that didn't matter. Screw every one else. She loved him and he loved her. That's all that matters.)

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you

(Veronica and Mac looked at the boys that held them; they didn't want to be anywhere else but there in their arms.)

When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain

(Veronica snuggled closer to Logan. She knew this was true it didn't matter if they were together or apart he was always there to hold her close.)

(The difference was that now… they would fight for what they had. That they would try to stay in each others arms for the rest of their lives. They were made for one another.)

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel

I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
I know people will try try to divide something so real
So till the end of time I'm telling you there ain't no one

(They held each other tighter; Parker, Piz, or Bronson aren't going to get in they way of what they have. They could try, but it'll be useless because now that they finally found each other again they'll be damned if they'll let anyone come between them.)

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh♪

(After all, Veronica and Logan were epic. Lives were ruined, blood shed was spilled, and spanning years and continents. In a way Mac and Dick were too… maybe they had more in common than she thought. Besides, the ones that came easy weren't worth the fight.)

Weevil signaled a guy near the stage as the song came to an end.

Both couples kissed very passionately.

Fireworks began illuminating the sky with vibrant colors while both couples continued enjoying each others company.

No one or anything was going to come between them again. They loved each other and that's all they needed. This was not the end in the contrary it's just the beginning…

Weevil shook his head in amazement, "Maybe I'll ask Wallace to take me to Greece." He chuckled to himself.

He looked back and saw both couples continuing to kiss while the fireworks still went off, 'Mission accomplished!'

Fin.

A/N: I know some of you are wondering about Parker. I know Logan didn't officially break up with her but I feel he made his decision when he went after Veronica in the parking lot. Besides, I'm sure Parker would have guessed and knew deep inside it wouldn't work out with Logan because LoVe has too much history. They're EPIC! I hope that kinda clears things up.

A special thanks to:

Mallikad: You're welcome. I love your fic! Thanks for commenting!

Jillianfish: Lol. I agree with you. Not a big fan of hers. I hope I didn't disappoint you with Weevil's and Dick's master plan. Thanks for commenting!

.SoDa.Pop9.: You are not the only one. Lol. He is gorgeous. Parker got on my nerves on the show. I was really happy to hear that I was able to transcend that and cause you to feel like that. Thanks for commenting!

Bella: I'm really excited you love Dick in this fic. I think he is such an interesting character and fun to write. I'm glad you enjoyed Parker's fall out and that Logan completely ignored her. I didn't really like her. I hope I didn't disappoint you with this chapter. Thanks for commenting!

Maiqu: Of course they knew that was part of the plan! I hope you like and enjoy the rest of their plan. Does your new s/n mean anything in particular? Thanks for commenting!

Beccakell13: I enjoyed making her fall. I thought it would be funny to make a fool out of Bronson. I really hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks for commenting!

Adja: I really appreciate all the support and fun ideas you threw my way during this entire fic. I hope you really enjoy the master plan Weevil and Dick have created. I hope I didn't disappoint. Thanks for commenting!

Jenn6891: I'm glad you enjoyed Parker falling. I like to congratulate you because you got part of their plan figured out at least the first part. Of course they knew he would. I'm really glad you have enjoyed this fic. I really enjoyed writing it. I hope you like the rest of Dick's and Weevil's plan and that I didn't disappoint. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you once again for reviewing and to those who read. I ask you one last time to tell me what you thought about this whole fic or at least this chapter. Your insights are my muse! PLEASE REVIEW! Make my day…